Shanghai Dragons acquire Yegor Solovyov on loan from CSKA

The Shanghai Dragons have acquired 21-year-old forward Yegor Solovyov on loan from CSKA Moscow.

Solovyov spent his junior career with Krasnaya Armiya in the MHL, recording 134 points (60 goals, 74 assists) in 154 games with a plus-30 rating.

At the VHL, Russia’s tier-2 level, the forward played 52 games for Zvezda Moscow, collecting 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists). He has also earned call-ups to CSKA’s KHL roster.

Evgeny Artyukhin, General Manager of the Shanghai Dragons:

“This is an opportunity for a young, promising forward to prove himself – and for our club, it’s a chance to add a highly motivated player who is determined to establish himself in the KHL.

“Solovyov knows how to use his size effectively. He can score, he can create for his teammates and, most importantly, he has a real desire to win. His drive to improve and his competitive mindset should help Yegor adapt quickly to our team.”

Shanghai Dragons Media Relations